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compensation following an accident
illness or injury - nationwide
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In Britain, where there are stringent rules and regulations in place to protect people from suffering personal injury, the victim of a non-fault accident is likely to be able to make a successful compensation claim.
However, for those who have suffered a product-related injury the circumstances under which they are able to make a product liability claim may not be as clear and they may not realise that they could be eligible for compensation.
If a consumer has purchased an item which has caused them an injury due to it having been manufactured poorly, then they could make a claim.
For example, if the product has been made of unsuitable materials or individual parts have not been fixed together well enough, then the company is likely to be found liable for any injuries sustained by customers.
During the design process a firm should make sure that the item will be suitable for use by its target audience and will function in the way it is supposed to.
If a children's toy has sharp corners, or a product's plastic casing is the wrong shape and stops some interior mechanics from moving correctly, anyone injured by this unsuitable design could be entitled to remuneration.
Companies have a duty of care towards their customers, and as such they should make sure that there is suitable warning on product packaging or in a leaflet inside the packaging if an item could cause harm.
For instance, firms should not presume that a person will realise that their hairdryer must not be placed in water. Potentially, a user may believe that since the item will be in close proximity to wet hair, it is safe for use in the bath also. If they act on this belief they could be fatally electrocuted.
For this reason, companies must clearly explain how to use items correctly and safely so that they are not found liable in the event of an accident.
If a consumer is harmed after a company has become aware of a fault with a product but has failed to announce a recall for the safety of its customers, victims may claim compensation for their suffering.
If you have suffered personal injury from a product which you were using safely and for its intended purpose, you could be eligible to claim remuneration from the liable party.
Contact one of our legal advisors about your case on 0800 10 757 95 and we will find a professional product liability claims solicitor to represent you.
